Elkano’s BuffBars

VanillaVanillaTBCTBCWotLKWotLKCataCataMoPMoPWoDWoDLegionLegionBfABfASLSLDFDF
7 downloads

Description

What is Elkano’s BuffBars?

Elkano's BuffBars replaces the default buff icon display with horizontal timer bars showing the remaining duration of every buff and debuff on your character in a clean, sortable layout.

Categorized under Buffs & Debuffs, and Combat, this addon is a must-have for players seeking to improve their World of Warcraft experience on private servers.

Key Features

  • Horizontal timer bars for all active buffs with remaining time displayed numerically
  • Separate bar groups for buffs, debuffs, weapon enchants, and tracking abilities
  • Color-coding by buff type with customizable color assignments
  • Sorting options by duration, name, or buff category
  • Bar width, height, and texture customization with SharedMedia support
  • Click-to-cancel functionality for removing unwanted buffs quickly
  • Target debuff bars showing what effects you have applied to your target
  • Configurable maximum bar count to prevent screen clutter during raid buffing

Why Elkano’s BuffBars is Essential

Buff icons with tiny countdown numbers are nearly impossible to read during combat. BuffBars converts them to horizontal progress bars that you can monitor at a glance, making it trivial to see when your Flask of the Titans is expiring or when a crucial proc has seconds left. Particularly valuable for buff-heavy classes managing multiple short-duration effects.

Supported Expansions

Elkano’s BuffBars is available for Dragonflight, BFA, MoP, WoD, Shadowlands, WotLK, Cataclysm, Legion, Classic, and TBC. Whether you play on a Classic private server or a modern expansion realm, this addon enhances your gameplay across all supported versions.

How to Install Elkano’s BuffBars

Install to your AddOns folder. Type /buffbars to configure. Drag anchor points to position the buff and debuff bar groups separately. Adjust bar dimensions and sorting preferences in the options panel.

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Addon Information

CategoriesBuffs Debuffs, Combat
DeveloperAnonymous
Downloads7
UpdatedMar 16th, 2026
ExpansionsVanilla, TBC, WotLK, Cata, MoP, WoD, Legion, BfA, SL, DF
TypeWoW Addon

Downloads

Vanilla 1.12.1Interface 11200
TBC 2.4.3Interface 20400
WotLK 3.3.5aInterface 30300
Cata 4.3.4Interface 40300
MoP 5.4.8Interface 50400
WoD 6.2.4Interface 60200
Legion 7.3.5Interface 70300
BfA 8.3Interface 80300
SL 9.2.7Interface 90207
DF 10.2.7Interface 100207

Installing Elkano’s BuffBars on a private server

Elkano’s BuffBars is made by Elkano. DivineTop hosts copies built for older game clients so they work on private servers.

Which version do you need?

Private servers run older game clients, and an addon only loads properly on the client it was built for. Pick the download that matches your server's client. To check an addon you already have, open its .toc file: the ## Interface: line should match the number below.

ClientPatchInterfaceMore addons
Vanilla (Classic)1.12.111200Vanilla addons
The Burning Crusade2.4.320400TBC addons
Wrath of the Lich King3.3.5a30300WotLK addons
Cataclysm4.3.440300Cataclysm addons
Mists of Pandaria5.4.850400MoP addons
Warlords of Draenor6.2.460200WoD addons
Legion7.3.570300Legion addons
Battle for Azeroth8.380300BfA addons
Shadowlands9.2.790207Shadowlands addons
Dragonflight10.2.7100207Dragonflight addons

Install steps

  1. Download the Elkano’s BuffBars build for your client from the Downloads panel above.
  2. Extract the zip into Interface/AddOns inside your World of Warcraft folder. Create the AddOns folder if it doesn't exist yet.
  3. Check the folder name matches the .toc file inside it, for example AddOns/Elkano’sBuffBars/Elkano’sBuffBars.toc. Downloads from GitHub often add -master or -main to the folder name, which stops the addon from loading, and the 1.12.1 client is especially strict about this.
  4. Start the game and click AddOns on the character screen. Enable Elkano’s BuffBars, and tick Load out of date AddOns if it shows as out of date.

Lua errors right after installing almost always mean the build doesn't match your client. Delete the folder and download the version for your patch.

Where to use it

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